Sigma
85mm f/1.4 EX DG HSM
 vs
Sigma
50-150mm f/2.8 EX DC OS HSM APO Nikon-f

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differences

Reasons to consider the Sigma 85mm f/1.4 EX DG HSM
Is a prime lens Yes vs No
Help
 Prime lenses have a single focal length, they are typically sharper and have wider apertures
Significantly wider aperture f/1.4 vs f/2.8
Help
 At its widest, the 85mm f/1.4 EX DG HSM captures much more light, 2 f-stops
Sigma 85mm f/1.4 EX DG HSM Learn more about
the Sigma 85mm f/1.4 EX DG HSM

Reasons to consider the Sigma 50-150mm f/2.8 EX DC OS HSM APO Nikon-f
Image stabilization Sigma OS vs None
Help
 Helps eliminate blur caused by small camera movements
More zoom 3x vs 1x
Help
 3x more zoom, giving you more flexibility for photos
Better telephoto 150 mm vs 85 mm
Help
 Around 80% more reach, less perspective distortion
Better wide angle 50 mm vs 85 mm
Help
 More than 40% better wide angle
Sigma 50-150mm f/2.8 EX DC OS HSM APO Nikon-f Learn more about
the Sigma 50-150mm f/2.8 EX DC OS HSM APO Nikon-f

similarities

Compared to lenses

Common Strengths Common Weaknesses
Focus motor Silent focus motor Help
Silent and fast

LensHero is not aware of any interesting weaknesses shared by these two products.

Compared to sports lenses

Common Strengths Common Weaknesses
Lowest price Inexpensive Help
85mm f/1.4 EX DG HSM:$894.00
50-150mm f/2.8 EX DC OS HSM APO Nikon-f:$999.00
Min focal length Good wide-angle Help
85mm f/1.4 EX DG HSM:85 mm
50-150mm f/2.8 EX DC OS HSM APO Nikon-f:50 mm

LensHero is not aware of any interesting weaknesses shared by these two products.

competitors

Shared Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages
Nikon Nikkor AF-S 85mm f/1.8G

Nikon Nikkor AF-S 85mm f/1.8G

Low light lens

$580
Weight Is lighter
Compare the Nikkor AF-S 85mm f/1.8G vs the 85mm f/1.4 EX DG HSM
Compare the Nikkor AF-S 85mm f/1.8G vs the 50-150mm f/2.8 EX DC OS HSM APO Nikon-f
Sigma 70-200mm f/2.8 II EX DG APO Macro HSM Nikon-f

Sigma 70-200mm f/2.8 II EX DG APO Macro HSM Nikon-f

Sports lens

$799
Wide maximum Has a higher max f/stop
Magnification Has better macro
Aperture Has a narrower aperture
Compare the 70-200mm f/2.8 II EX DG APO Macro HSM Nikon-f vs the 85mm f/1.4 EX DG HSM
Compare the 70-200mm f/2.8 II EX DG APO Macro HSM Nikon-f vs the 50-150mm f/2.8 EX DC OS HSM APO Nikon-f
Nikon Nikkor 85mm f/1.8D

Nikon Nikkor 85mm f/1.8D

Low light lens

$429
Weight Is lighter
Focus motor Lacks a silent focus motor
Compare the Nikkor 85mm f/1.8D vs the 85mm f/1.4 EX DG HSM
Compare the Nikkor 85mm f/1.8D vs the 50-150mm f/2.8 EX DC OS HSM APO Nikon-f

Sigma 85mm f/1.4 EX DG HSM Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages
Canon 85mm f/1.8 USM

Canon 85mm f/1.8 USM

Low light lens

$370
Wide maximum Narrower aperture
Lowest price Slightly cheaper
Aperture Narrower aperture
Compare the 85mm f/1.8 USM vs the 85mm f/1.4 EX DG HSM
Canon EF 135mm f/2L USM

Canon EF 135mm f/2L USM

Sports lens

$989
Wide maximum Much narrower aperture
Max focal length Better telephoto
Aperture Narrower aperture
Min focal length Worse wide angle
Compare the EF 135mm f/2L USM vs the 85mm f/1.4 EX DG HSM
Canon EF 100mm f/2.8L Macro IS USM

Canon EF 100mm f/2.8L Macro IS USM

Macro lens

$549
Magnification Much more magnification
Image stabilization Image stabilization
Aperture Significantly narrower aperture
Min focal length Slightly worse wide angle
Compare the EF 100mm f/2.8L Macro IS USM vs the 85mm f/1.4 EX DG HSM
Olympus M.Zuiko ED 75mm f/1.8

Olympus M.Zuiko ED 75mm f/1.8

Sports lens

$899
Focus motor Doesn't have a silent focus motor
Aperture Narrower aperture
Compare the M.Zuiko ED 75mm f/1.8 vs the 85mm f/1.4 EX DG HSM
Nikon Nikkor DC 135mm f/2D

Nikon Nikkor DC 135mm f/2D

Sports lens

$1,149
Max focal length Better telephoto
Focus motor Doesn't have a silent focus motor
Aperture Narrower aperture
Compare the Nikkor DC 135mm f/2D vs the 85mm f/1.4 EX DG HSM

Sigma 50-150mm f/2.8 EX DC OS HSM APO Nikon-f Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages
Sigma 70-200mm f/2.8 EX DG OS HSM Nikon-f

Sigma 70-200mm f/2.8 EX DG OS HSM Nikon-f

Sports lens

$1,249
Max focal length Better telephoto
Min focal length Slightly worse wide angle
Lowest price Slightly more expensive
Compare the 70-200mm f/2.8 EX DG OS HSM Nikon-f vs the 50-150mm f/2.8 EX DC OS HSM APO Nikon-f
Sigma 70-200mm f/2.8 II EX DG APO Macro HSM Canon-ef

Sigma 70-200mm f/2.8 II EX DG APO Macro HSM Canon-ef

Sports lens

$799
Max focal length Better telephoto
Image stabilization No image stabilization
Min focal length Slightly worse wide angle
Compare the 70-200mm f/2.8 II EX DG APO Macro HSM Canon-ef vs the 50-150mm f/2.8 EX DC OS HSM APO Nikon-f
Sigma 70-200mm f/2.8 II EX DG APO Macro HSM

Sigma 70-200mm f/2.8 II EX DG APO Macro HSM

Sports lens

$799
Max focal length Better telephoto
Image stabilization No image stabilization
Min focal length Slightly worse wide angle
Compare the 70-200mm f/2.8 II EX DG APO Macro HSM vs the 50-150mm f/2.8 EX DC OS HSM APO Nikon-f
Nikon Nikkor AF-S VR 70-300mm f/4.5-5.6G IF-ED

Nikon Nikkor AF-S VR 70-300mm f/4.5-5.6G IF-ED

Wildlife lens

$587
Max focal length Better telephoto
Image stabilization Better image stabilization
Fixed aperture Has a variable aperture
Aperture Significantly narrower aperture
Compare the Nikkor AF-S VR 70-300mm f/4.5-5.6G IF-ED vs the 50-150mm f/2.8 EX DC OS HSM APO Nikon-f
Sigma 50-150mm f/2.8 II EX DC HSM

Sigma 50-150mm f/2.8 II EX DC HSM

Sports lens

$749
Weight Lighter
Lowest price Slightly cheaper
Image stabilization No image stabilization
Compare the 50-150mm f/2.8 II EX DC HSM vs the 50-150mm f/2.8 EX DC OS HSM APO Nikon-f

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